Wage & Hour Laws

Do you earn tips in your job? If so, understanding how the law treats them can safeguard what’s rightfully yours from employer wage theft. When you count on tips as part of your income, the right knowledge can guide your steps if you believe they are being...

Have you ever been sent home early from a scheduled shift as an employee? California's wage and hour laws protect workers from unfair labor practices. One lesser-known regulation is the reporting time pay requirement, which ensures employees get fair compensation for...

You likely expect to work the amount of hours you were hired to do. For the average American employee who works full-time, the typical amount of time worked in a week is around 36 hours or roughly 7 and a half hours a day. This average can go up or down depending on...

Naturally, one of the first things that people ask when they take a job is how much it’s going to pay. They are exchanging their time for money and they want to ensure that they’ll be getting enough money to make it worth doing. Employees have budgets and are trying...

As an employee, you probably know California boasts strong worker protections, yet wage theft remains a reality for many. Even after addressing the issue with their employer, some people may find the unlawful practice continues. Employer wage theft can certainly...

Sometimes, an employer might ask you to stay later or come in on your day off. It’s understandable, as situations can occur that mean a company needs more help than usual. For instance, if you work for a catering company, and they have a big event to cater for...

Employment compensation often requires intense negotiation when someone starts a new job. Base pay is only one consideration. People may also receive competitive benefits packages that include various types of insurance and paid leave. Beyond that, bonuses may be...

Employees usually look forward to the weekends to take a breather from work. However, burnout in the middle of a shift also happens in the workplace. That is why employees also look forward to workday breaks to catch their breaths. But did you know that there are...

Many employees have the right to overtime pay. Californian employees are paid one and one-half their typical hourly wage if they work more than 8 hours in a day. This increases to twice the typical hourly wage if an employee works more than 12 hours in a day....

As if earning income is not already difficult, employers who refuse to pay wages make the situation unbearable for workers. Unfortunately, wage theft is common in various industry sectors. Commission-based workers are part of the workforce who have to endure this...